He explained that the essence of making provision for information on health status in the NYSC online registration process was to allow deployment of those with special health needs to their home states or locations of health facilities where they were receiving care.

Kazaure noted, however, that many prospective Corps members deliberately concealed their illnesses while registering on the platform.

The Director-General said the entire Management of the Scheme was saddened by the loss of three Corps members in Bayelsa, Kano and Zamfara camps, just as he joined Corps members and officials in observing a minute silence in honour of the deceased.

He assured that the Management would continue to accord top priority to the welfare and security of Corps members.